Dixon 14295-1005 manual General Operation

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WARNING

Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION (continued):

Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

Turn off blades when not mowing. Injury could occur from contact with moving parts.

Under no circumstances should you place hands or feet under the mower deck or in the chute while blades or impeller are still running.

To avoid personal injury from accidental clutch engage- ment, stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Slow down before turning to reduce the risk of tip-over.

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road- ways.

Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck. Push, do not ride the mower when loading and unloading.

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do not Fire Hazards Fire Hazards Children Service Zeeter Residential Mower Dixon ZTR Residential Warranty PolicyBody SpecificationsControl Levers ControlsTo SET Parking Brake Parking BrakeBefore Operating Mower Towing Trailers and Other Attachments Transmission Drive SystemThrottle Control Lever Blade DriveMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions Starting Instructions Engine should not turn over or attempt to start Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsMowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructions Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Engine BatteryLubrication Belts TiresBelt Tension Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill Mower Deck Leveling Procedure IllustrationB Maintenance Rear Chain AdjustmentDeck Removal Drive System Adjustments Blades Standard Service Parts ListEngine AIR and OIL Filters Engine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Page Page Page Date OIL Changed OWNER’S InformationDixon INDUSTRIES, INC